What does the 4:1 ratio mean?

The hose expands to about four times its coiled length when water runs through it, then contracts when the water is shut off.

What is the Shurlock connector?

It is the coupling on the hose end, designed to connect and release quickly rather than screw on like a standard fitting.

No. Turn the water off and let it drain and contract after each use; leaving it under pressure shortens its life.

Not really. Flow and pressure drop over long runs, so it suits small yards and short watering tasks better.

Drain it, let it contract, and keep it coiled out of direct sun to slow wear on the sleeve.

At Oreck, for $14.99, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Oreck, Home Essentials USA, Amazon.

$14.99at OreckChecked Nov 12

46% under what the other stores charge

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